by our College Data Analytics TeamBelow are the key facts about this program at JMU. It is offered at the Bachelor’s level, with graduate study also available. At its best it places at #3 out of 27 schools (Bachelor’s level) by College Factual. Jump to any of the following sections:
By College Factual’s measure, JMU highly for social sciences, placing at #54 out of 942 schools nationally.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Schools | 54 of 942 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in Virginia | 3 of 33 |
| Best Social Sciences Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 of 193 |
The following degree levels are offered in social sciences at JMU, along with how many graduates complete each level annually.
| Degree Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Bachelor’s | 401 |
| Master’s | 14 |
The social sciences field at JMU breaks down into these majors. Follow a link for the major’s detailed rankings and outcomes:
| Major | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Political Science and Government | 135 |
| Economics | 80 |
| International Relations and National Security Studies | 59 |
| Sociology | 57 |
| Geography and Cartography | 52 |
| Anthropology | 32 |
During the most recent reporting year, James Madison University handed out 401 bachelor’s degrees in social sciences.
JMU is a solid choice among schools offering social sciences at the bachelor’s level. Specifically, it ranked #3 out of 27 schools by College Factual.
| Ranking | Rank |
|---|---|
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in Virginia | 3 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools in the Southeast Region | 9 |
| Best Social Sciences Bachelor’s Degree Schools | 53 |
Social Sciences graduates with a bachelor’s degree from JMU go on to jobs where they make a median salary of $61,095 a year. This is below $63,974, the median for all majors at JMU.
While getting their bachelor’s degree at JMU, social sciences students borrow a median amount of $19,417 in student loans. This is lower than $21,218, the typical median for all majors at JMU.
The full-time undergraduate tuition and fees are shown below.
| In State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | $7,460 | $25,496 |
| Fees | $5,816 | $5,816 |
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Among recent graduates, 54% of social sciences bachelor’s degrees went to men and 46% went to women.
The majority of social sciences bachelor’s degree graduates at JMU were White. Roughly 68% of graduates fell into this category.
The following table and chart show the ethnic background for students who recently graduated from James Madison University with a bachelor’s in social sciences.
| Ethnic Background | Number of Students |
|---|---|
| Asian | 16 |
| Black or African American | 20 |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54 |
| White | 271 |
| Non-Resident Aliens | 11 |
| Other Races | 29 |
This program is also offered at the graduate level at JMU. Annual graduate completions by level are shown below.
| Graduate Level | Annual Graduates |
|---|---|
| Master’s Degrees in Social Sciences | 14 |
